Wisconsin United Methodist Foundation

06/18/2026

How to promote Vacation Bible School on a small budget

One great way to save money for VBS is to work with other churches in your area to share decorations! Week 1 at place A, week 2 at place B, and week 3 at place C!

Low budget does not mean low impact. Discover practical strategies for promoting VBS in your community, plus free digital tools built into Cokesbury's 2026 Snowball Mountain Challenge curriculum.

06/18/2026

Congrats to our WUMF General Scholarship recipients continues! We have a trio of siblings from New Berlin: Our Lord's UMC, but Instagram is having trouble processing Miss Izzy. We'll honor her anyway.

1. Izzy (not pictured), Early Childhood Development, UW-Whitewater Rock County

2. Sophia, Art, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

3. Beau, Mathematics, Carroll University

06/16/2026

Juneteenth is an official U.S. holiday celebrating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in 1865 in Galveston, Texas. The WUMF offices will be closed Friday, June 19, and we'll return on Monday, June 22. Thank you.

06/15/2026

Congratulations to WUMF General Scholarship recipients!

1. Hannah, Neenah-Menasha First UMC, Biochemistry, Illinois Weslayan University

2. Anna, Prairie du Sac:Concordia UMC, Elementary Education, Edgewood University

3. Katelyn, River Falls: Spirit of Grace UMC, Language Studies, Chippewa Valley Technical College

06/12/2026

We continue to congratulate our WUMF General Scholarship recipients!

1. Trid, River Falls Spirit of Grace UMC, Arts & Sciences, UW-River Falls

2. Leslie, Beloit Henderson UMC, Health Science Studies, Beloit College

3. Skylar, Verona Sugar River UMC, Nursing, Carroll University

06/10/2026

Congratulations to WUMF's general scholarship recipients! Today we've got siblings + Miss Catie! Best of luck to you!

1. Catie, Sun Prairie UMC, Music Education. Carroll University

2. Bennette, Lake Mills UMC, Art, UW-Stout

3. Braxton, Lake Mills UMC, Sports Management, Heidelberg University

06/10/2026

WUMF is strengthening our marketing in the upcoming year. We invest money for Wisconsin Methodist churches through Baird using faith-aligned investing in the Book of Discipline. We want to make sure every church knows, understands, and engages the Foundation as part of investment exploration. Our website, wumf.org, is a great place to get started, or call us at 608-837-9582 for an accounts review. We also offer services brochures, emails, a social media presence on Facebook and Instagram, stewardship educational opportunities and promotional postcards. We are here for you.

06/09/2026

The July edition of the WUMF Stewardship newsletter is now available! View it at www.wumf.org/church-newsletter-help.

Stewardship isn't simply about reaching financial goals. It's about helping people recognize that generosity is one way we participate in God's ongoing work in the world.
And speaking of learning to tell better stories, there is still time to register for the Wisconsin United Methodist Foundation's Stewardship Conference at Pine Lake Camp on August 14-15.
This year's conference will focus on leadership, storytelling, generosity, and practical tools to help churches cultivate generous disciples throughout the year. Whether you're a pastor, stewardship team member, finance leader, trustee, or simply someone who cares deeply about your congregation's mission, you'll leave with
ideas, encouragement, and resources you can immediately put into practice.

www.wumf.org/upcoming-events

06/09/2026

If you're in the Milwaukee area at the end of the month, consider visiting the Rooted & Rising block party. They are also looking for volunteers. Please contact them at [email protected] or call at 414-344-1818

06/06/2026